Coronavirus: UK to ban mass gatherings next week
Shawdesh Desk: Mass gatherings could be banned in the UK from as early as next weekend amid the outbreak of coronavirus. A government source said ministers are drawing up plans ReadMore
Kurigram journalist picked up at midnight, sentenced one-year jail by mobile court
Shawdesh Desk: In an unprecedented move, a mobile court led by two to three executive magistrates at Kurigram deputy commissioner’s office entered a journalist’s residence and handed down one year ReadMore
23 Bangladeshis leave Delhi for home, none infected with coronavirus
Shawdesh Desk: Twenty-three Bangladeshi nationals, quarantined in the suburbs of the Indian capital for 14 days, left New Delhi for home on Saturday after they tested negative for coronavirus or ReadMore
3rd coronavirus infected patient tests negative
Shawdesh Desk: The third patient, who was found positive with coronavirus infection, has now been shown to be negative in new test. IEDCR Director Dr Meerjady Sabrina Flora revealed the ReadMore
142 Italy returnees quarantined at Ashkona Hajj Camp
Shawdesh desk: A total of 142 Bangladeshi nationals, who returned from Italy, which recorded the highest number of coronavirus cases in Europe, have been quarantined at Ashkona Hajj camp in ReadMore
Mirpur Jhut Potti fire brought under control after two hours
Shawdesh desk: The fire that broke out at a readymade garment (RMG) factory in Jhut Potti of the capital’s Mirpur 10 area was doused after two hours on Saturday afternoon. ReadMore
Will shut educational institutions if necessary: Quader on COVID-19 preparation
Shawdesh desk: Terming the coronavirus situation in Bangladesh “normal”, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday said the government will take initiatives, including closure of educational institutions, considering the ReadMore
Bangladeshi ‘infected with coronavirus’ in Saudi Arabia
Shawdesh Desk: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has reported 24 new coronavirus cases and a Bangladesh national is among the victims, Arab News reports The patient was in quarantine with ReadMore
